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  • Bibliography:
    2 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2002
  • Latest Book:
    August 2004
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About the Author

Takashi Matsuoka grew up in Hawaii. He lives in Honolulu, where he was employed at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the acclaimed novel Cloud of Sparrows, which has been translated into fifteen languages, including, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech and Hebrew.

Book List in Order: 2 titles



  • Enter a world of samurai and geishas, ninjas and Zen masters in this “rousing tale of Shogun Japan” (New York Post) from the acclaimed author of Autumn Bridge.“Triumphant . . . terrific . . . This is a riveting read, alternately playful and sus...



  • Past and present collide when an American missionary unearths an ancient Japanese scroll and becomes entangled with the nobleman whose family’s history lies in the delicate pages in this “timeless tale of intrigue and romance” (Booklist) from t...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Takashi Matsuoka has published 2 books.

Takashi Matsuoka does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Autumn Bridge, was published in August 2004.

The first book by Takashi Matsuoka, Cloud of Sparrows, was published in October 2002.

No. Takashi Matsuoka does not write books in series.